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#1

#1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 510 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

144

SAT Score

1,040–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$50,370

#2

#2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Annually, Virginia University of Lynchburg awards about 3 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#3

#3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Exercise Physiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,040–1,270

Median Starting Salary

$55,609

#4

#4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Averett University
Danville, VA

Each year, Averett University grants around 77 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

910–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$51,923

#5

#5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Every year, Hampton University awards about 53 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

880–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$52,162

#6

#6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Marymount University
Arlington, VA

At Marymount University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

990–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$50,548

#7

#7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Each year, Regent University grants about 116 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,000–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$48,835

#8

#8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington, VA

At Strayer University-Virginia, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Information Technology, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#9

#9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

University of Management and Technology
Arlington, VA

At the University of Management and Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Information Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

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About Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration programs prepare individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership.

For all the 23,202 degrees granted in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 11,444 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 40% percent identify as men and 60% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, New York has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is $40,800.

How popular is a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in VA

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284 degrees awarded
Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration makes up 1.84% of all Bachelors degree awarded in Virginia

Careers

Majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, your experience can be applied to different careers. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors go on to pursue jobs including Managers, All Other and First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors include Managers, All Other, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
284
Female Students
192 (67%)
Male Students
92 (32%)

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